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FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Lightyear Capital acquires PayByPhone
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PayByPhone
Provides mobile app and software platform for digital parking payments and parking management to over 1,300 municipalities, operators, and businesses globally.
Ownership
Headcount251-500 FTEs
HeadquartersVancouver, Canada
Leadership
Jonny Combe, President and Chief Executive Officer
Sell-side advisor
ACQUIRER
Lightyear Capital
Private equity firm focused on financial services
Ownership
Buy-side advisor
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